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Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs Everyone Will Love

Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs offer a flavorful and easy solution for weeknight dinners, combining honey-soy sauce and tender chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless) bone-in recommended for moisture and flavor
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust quantity for personal taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce tamari works for gluten-free diets
  • 1/4 cup ketchup tomato sauce can be a great substitute
  • 1/4 cup honey agave syrup serves as a vegan alternative
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced) garlic powder can be used in a pinch
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger powdered ginger is an alternative if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha feel free to omit or swap with another hot sauce
  • 1 each juice of lime lemon juice can be an excellent substitute
For Serving
  • 2 cups cooked rice to soak up the flavorful sauce

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the Slow Cooker: Drizzle a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil into your slow cooker and set it to high for about 10 minutes.
  2. Season the Chicken: Generously season the chicken thighs with kosher salt and black pepper. Place them in the heated slow cooker, skin side up.
  3. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, honey, minced garlic, ginger, Sriracha, and lime juice until combined.
  4. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker, ensuring they are covered.
  5. Cook the Chicken: Cover and reduce to low for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until tender.
  6. Serve with Rice: Remove chicken from slow cooker, pour sauce over, and serve with cooked rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Monitor cooking time to avoid overcooking. Choose bone-in thighs for extra moisture and flavor. Always thaw frozen chicken before cooking. Use fresh ingredients for best results.

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